webfact Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Smartphone Driver License Not Accepted By Cops By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter Traffic police man a checkpoint on Dec. 19, 2016, in Sakon Nakhon province. BANGKOK — If you’re stopped by traffic police, don’t whip out your phone and show them a digital driver’s license touted by transport officials just yet. Police said Tuesday they would not recognize digital driver’s licenses until a legal amendment is in place. Failing to show physical driving ID will result in a fine per the current laws, Maj. Gen. Ekkalak Limsankart told reporters. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2019/01/15/smartphone-driver-license-not-accepted-by-cops/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2019-01-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 how much is the fine for no driving licence then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 There you go. Few millions wasted for digital license program. Guess where the money go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Too smart for the average plod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 7 hours ago, kannot said: how much is the fine for no driving licence then? Depends whether you are thai or farang.....and how much you have in your pocket at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 corruption. to create as much confusion whenever possible to extort money. i can not wait for marijuana to be "legalized". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, shady86 said: There you go. Few millions wasted for digital license program. Guess where the money go to? Can't you read? "until a legal amendment is in place" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 34 minutes ago, kannot said: how much is the fine for no driving licence then? No plastic licence = 200 Baht No digital licence = 200 Bitcoin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Would like to know a few stats, how many have taken up the app when is the amendment likely to be in place. Are the police being lenient on those with the app but no old licence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Oziex1 said: Would like to know a few stats, how many have taken up the app when is the amendment likely to be in place. Are the police being lenient on those with the app but no old licence? When people get a 'digital licence' all it means is they still get issued with a normal licence, but it will have a QR code on the back of it. So for the present, they just still need to take the real licence(s) with them: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 what an absolute waste of time and money, its no hardship to carry your licence, except for a thai maybe, i was stopped a few weeks ago, usual crap, thai girl behind me no helmet, (bet she had no licence as she did not produce it,) so she had a chat all smiles, then off she goes, cop wanted to look under my seat, no fkin way, looking for the machete, i generally carry, but not on a Tuesday for Friday. (joking) as this is police tea money days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 36 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: Can't you read? "until a legal amendment is in place" But all of the details should should have been considered before they make the initial announcements about the 'start date'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Can't you read? "until a legal amendment is in place"Are you staying in Thailand? You can see how many government website actually works, all made up to benefit some parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, shady86 said: 43 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: Can't you read? "until a legal amendment is in place" Are you staying in Thailand? You can see how many government website actually works, all made up to benefit some parties. Yes, many websites all over the world are not up to date, so nothing new there. This isn't a website, it is an App, do you know the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, scorecard said: But all of the details should should have been considered before they make the initial announcements about the 'start date'. That is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, shady86 said: There you go. Few millions wasted for digital license program. Guess where the money go to? Why?... "Ekkalak said a legal backing of the digital ID is included in drafts of amendment to the current traffic laws, which would be deliberated by the interim parliament on Thursday". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 56 minutes ago, Oziex1 said: Too smart for the average plod. It seems that the "plod" who raised this point are actually quite smart as the LTD's system is not yet legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Just Weird said: It seems that the "plod" who raised this point are actually quite smart as the LTD's system is not yet legal. I think that's rather overstating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, scorecard said: But all of the details should should have been considered before they make the initial announcements about the 'start date'. The police didn't make the announcement, the LTD did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 51 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: Can't you read? "until a legal amendment is in place" I suspect shady86's skepticism will be more than justified, knowing that legal amendments aren't this regime's strong point. Can't you think . . . at least for a moment, before letting go both barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hands up any one who's surprised. Any one? Just one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mserror Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, scorecard said: But all of the details should should have been considered before they make the initial announcements about the 'start date'. The announcement was the most important thing, with all the attendant fanfare, the attention-seekers getting the required attention. Most annoying when people actually check the project delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 24 minutes ago, scorecard said: But all of the details should should have been considered before they make the initial announcements about the 'start date'. Yes, but don't carts normally go before horses in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunner Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Seriously...you could not make this $4!t up, if you tried really, REALLY hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thailand 4.0 in action. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said: Can't you read? "until a legal amendment is in place" You’re adorable. Just get here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramdas Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Wouldn’t it be nice if not correct and fair to everyone if their laws apply to Thai people as well ?! There wouldn’t be so many accidents on the roads ( expect for break failure naturally Lol ) All of them would have to wear the helmet and prohibited from carrying their entire family on the motorbikes, not jumping red lights, no driving the wrong way creeping up at you whilst riding/driving oh forgot to mention having the so called Thai motorists take a proper driving course both theoretical and driven on the roads plus getting rid of all these polluting busses, trucks and whateve ryou May find on the roads ????????♂️ And how about imposing M.OT to everyone ? I would also pester them with tv alerts about dangerous driving on Thai roads and least but not last doing driving campaign ( where the suitable cops get involved ) On the roads while they’re at it ?! i very much dubt all of the above mentioned will ever happen here until then the coffin families business will only get richer ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 What's the big fuss? How tough is it to carry your DL around with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 hours ago, kannot said: how much is the fine for no driving licence then? How much have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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